September 06, 2005

New Orleans in '08?

But symbolism will matter too. No single step would go further to dramatize the GOP's commitment to rebuilding New Orleans than announcing now that the party's 2008 convention will be held in the recovering city. Such a move would signal the party's confidence in the Big Easy's renewal, and put it at the forefront of what should be similar commitments from private actors to do their part to help New Orleans come back.

You can't make this shit up. That's the best thing I've ever heard. Yes, hold a republican convention in a city that's two-thirds African-American that was destroyed as a result of a republican incompetence, callousness, and veiled racism. I'm sure that'll go over well with the locals. Please, hold a republican convention in New Orleans, the city that was destroyed by God, some republican allies believe, for its gays and abortionists.

Critics will call it a transparent attempt to burnish the party's image after the Bush administration "failed" with the initial relief effort. The gesture would, however, reflect the genuine sentiment of Republicans who, like all Americans, want to help a city facing such a bleak future.

It makes no sense to spend billions of dollars to rebuild a city that's 7 feet under sea level.

Or if not Rep. Hastert, at least the National Review's own Jonah Goldberg:

Lots of readers ask why national taxpayers should be asked to foot the bill for the reconstruction of New Orleans. I think that is a perfectly legitimate question[...] There are real issues of federalism and fairness when it comes to asking Americans to spend untold billions on the reconstruction effort.

Man, those are some compassionate motherfuckers, those republicans, and some genuine fucking sentiments to go along with them.

The citizens of New Orleans least able to help them selves were the people ignored by the mayor. Before the storm the mayor had over 48 hours to evacuate the 25,000 people unable to move themselves. He asked for evacuation knowing full well that people in wheel chairs, crippled, feeble, very old and mentally unstable would not be able to leave. He left the busses parked and let them be flooded rather than use them to move the people. The mayor and all city officials knew that the stadium, the convention center would be used for safe haven yet there was no water, no food, no leadership direction propositioned at these locations. What local officials failed to PREPOSITION in New Orleans and in all the other locations along the gulf is a " List of Shame" for all of those officials who are put in place, thru election, to represent the "interests” of the people. These elected officials in the public trust may have criminally abdicated their responsibilities weeks, months, and years before this hurricane.

Michael, Heather, I am pleased that the reich is posting to your site. It means they are really afraid of you. You are making a difference.

The right-wing talking points have found their wayto your site. Time to blame the democrats!

First of all, Mr. Pompous Ass Jr, please recll that FEMA deliberately cut the emergency communications lines in New Orleans.

Second, recall that Wal Mart showed up with trucks full of water, and FEMA turned them away.

Third, recall that FEMA also turned away trucks full of diesel fuel.

In Florida, FEMA had relief checks printed and signed the
DAY AFTER the hurricane hit. That was one year ago. Oh by the way they also had tarps, MRE's, emergency shelters etc. all in place before the storm hit.

It is clear that when the president's brother asks for aid for his white senior citizens, it comes. When a democrat asks for help with poor blacks, the request for aid is ignored. This is just plain evil. Republicans not only want to deprive poor blacks of the right to vote, they also want to deprive poor blacks of the right to life. By posting here you have revealed your loyalties. You are on the side of genocide.

Why are you in league with the devil, Mr. Pompous Ass Jr? Since you are in favor of fascism, I presume you are a Republican who watches Fox News and listens to Sean Hannity.

Do you ever get tired of blaming Democrats for all the failings of your commander-in-theif, or can you spout lies endlessly? How much are you getting paid for your services?

If you are going to sell your soul to the devil, you should at least make sure the price is worth it. Did you get a billion out of the deal? If not, you are a fool.

They pulled that crap with New Your City in '04. I honestly hope they do hold it in N.O. because the vast majority of the U.S. will have regretted reelecting the crooks in '04 and will be there en masse making them sorry they even thought about it (using N.O.) in the first place. I wish they would hold it in the Cayman Islands, where most of their wealth is...